das Geständnis
Translation
confession, admission
Examples
Er legte ein Geständnis ab.
He made a confession.
Ihr Geständnis überraschte alle.
Her confession surprised everyone.
Grammar Patterns
to make a confession (ein Geständnis ablegen/machen) The defendant made a full confession.
Similar Words
Beichte (confession, religious), Eingeständnis (admission)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'gestehen' (to confess). The 'ge-' prefix and '-nis' suffix create the noun form.
Memory Tips
Connect 'gestehen' with 'to stand' (stehen) and admit something. The 'Geständnis' is the formal admission itself.